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Pope condemns migrant mistreatment, slams Trump’s hardline stance

4/24/2026

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On April 23, Pope Leo said migrants are treated “worse than house pets or animals,” issuing strong remarks.
He affirmed nations may control borders while urging richer countries to aid poorer nations.
He questioned what affluent nations are doing to change conditions that force people to leave.
His criticism of President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration stance drew sharp rebuke from conservative U.S. Catholics.

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On April 23, Pope Leo said migrants are treated “worse than house pets or animals,” issuing strong remarks.
He affirmed nations may control borders while urging richer countries to aid poorer nations.
He questioned what affluent nations are doing to change conditions that force people to leave.
His criticism of President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration stance drew sharp rebuke from conservative U.S. Catholics.